r/puppy101 is a subreddit with 478k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses puppy, struggling, looking for a good breeder, harness, and training, and they frequently recommend/review chews, training treats, and puppy food.
A Force and Fear Free training community providing support and advice for puppy owners.
Popular Themes in r/puppy101
#1
Advice Requests
: "Almost 16 weeks in and puppyhood is exhausting. When did things start getting easier for you?"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Had my first puppy breakdown"
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/puppy101
#1
Puppy
20 posts
#2
Struggling
11 posts
#3
Looking For A Good Breeder
6 posts
#4
Harness
4 posts
#5
Training
3 posts
#6
Chewing
3 posts
#7
Old
3 posts
#8
Looking For A Guide
2 posts
#9
Looking For A Toy
2 posts
#10
Looking For A Puppy
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/puppy101
Chews
151 reviews
#1
Bully Sticks
4.7★ from 18 reviews
#2
Nylabone
4.6★ from 11 reviews
#3
Kong
4.5★ from 6 reviews
Training Treats
118 reviews
#1
Zuke's
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Pupford
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
JR Pet Products
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Puppy Food
48 reviews
#1
Purina Pro Plan
4.8★ from 8 reviews
#2
Purina
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Royal Canin
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/puppy101
#1
Behavior
: "Desensitization training with off leash dogs"
17 posts
#2
Discussion
: "People parents who are also puppy parents… is having a puppy like having a child?"
14 posts
#3
Misc Help
: "I was gifted a lone puppy 1 month old"
9 posts
#4
Potty Training
: "I’m so Confused About what her potty needs are"
8 posts
#5
Crate Training
: "Please help pup won’t settle without me"
8 posts
#6
Training Assistance
: "Advice on training to leave puppy at home"
7 posts
#7
Puppy Blues
: "Had my first puppy breakdown"
6 posts
#8
Adolescence
: "1 year old regressing"
5 posts
#9
Vent
: "YES!!!!!! Just like having a baby."
3 posts
#10
Biting and Teething
: "i dont know what else to get my puppy for chewing"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/puppy101
Yearly
+57k members(13.5%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026